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UW Dawg PoundStill, this is just their first season under the emphatically defensive Justin Wilcox, so the Golden Bears have plenty of room to grow. Who stands out in the trenches is senior James Looney, nose guard Luc Bequette, plus a lot of versatile linebackers …California Golden Bears vs. Washington Huskies PreviewGet More Sports (blog)Huskies […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2y17Lhj via IFTTT

Foothill Water PoloLivermore IndependentOn Thursday night at league opponent California High School, the Foothill boys defeated Cal 9-7, although the game was well in control very early. Contributing to the win were Matthew Dotson with 3 goals (4 steals), Nathan Williams with 2 goals (4 … …read more Source:: Alameda, California News From Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2y2XnGr via IFTTT

Berkeley Police Subdue Suicidal ManPatch.comBERKELEY, CA — Berkeley Police used non-lethal rounds to subdue a suicidal man who held a knife to his throat and threatened to commit suicide, according to police. Officers responded to Roosevelt Street just north of Bancroft Way shortly after 6:30 p … and more …read more Source:: Berkeley Ca. News […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2y2U9CA via IFTTT

Sacramento BeeA majority of California voters favor offering tax credits or vouchers to low-income parents for sending their children to private or religious schools, according to a new statewide poll. Poll Director Mark DiCamillo, of UC Berkeley’s Institute of …Poll: Californians lean toward school choice, away from testingThe Mercury NewsNew poll: ‘Safe and positive school […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gdQtEp via IFTTT

ESPN (blog)ALAMEDA, Calif. — No, EJ Manuel is not looking at this as a second chance. Not when franchise quarterback Derek Carr is expected to be back under center for the Oakland Raiders within two to six weeks. But the 2013 first-round draft pick doesn’t …Key Matchups To Watch: Oakland Raiders vs. Baltimore RavensRaiders.comEJ Manuel […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hNMcLq via IFTTT

HoodlineGoing out in Oakland can require a ton of planning, especially when it comes to finding events that fit within your budget. But if you’re looking for something inexpensive to do this weekend, we’ve rounded up five noteworthy events at discounted prices … …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2gcZrlf via IFTTT

BaltimoreRavens.comStarting defensive tackle Brandon Williams wasn’t on the practice field Wednesday as the Ravens began their preparations for the Oakland Raiders. The anchor of the defensive line has missed the last two games with a foot injury, and the Ravens have not … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2hNM9ze via IFTTT

Golden State of MindWith the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves set to play their first of two preseason games—along with three games to come in the regular season—it’s time to consider how these two teams stack up against one another. The most interesting …Golden State Warriors reach out to Chinese fans through WeiboKGO-TVWarriors, China’s […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2fQUim3 via IFTTT

Get More Sports (blog)The California Golden Bears and the Washington Huskies used to be relative equals. Now they live in very different worlds. One interesting twist is part of this game. Which team will benefit more as a result? The Huskies are the clear-cut favorite in …Opponent Defense Preview: CalUW Dawg PoundHuskies continue Pac-12 play […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xihbBr via IFTTT

Gov. Brown signs housing crisis bills into lawThe Almanac OnlineBy Bay City News Service. Gov. Jerry Brown and other state lawmakers gathered in San Francisco Friday to take aim at alleviating the state’s housing crisis. Brown signed 15 housing-related bills into law at the Hunters View affordable housing complex … and more …read more Source:: […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xgTZsm via IFTTT

Golden State of MindAll that said: in the coming days, myself and Sleepy Freud will present to you the ultimate Warriors uniform ranking!! We’ll be looking at all of ’em — every last uniform design I could find (and it’s possible I missed one) — and getting super … …read more Source:: Golden State Warriors […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xiNFLQ via IFTTT

American Journal of TransportationOakland, Calif. – Port of Oakland Commissioners Michael Colbruno and Earl Hamlin have been given new 4-year terms by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf. The Mayor re-nominated both men to the Board of Port Commissioners last week. They were officially re … and more …read more Source:: Oakland Mayor Race News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xgQIJv via IFTTT

Oakland Raiders Linebacker James Cowser Debuts His Web SeriesRaiders.comOakland Raiders linebacker/defensive end James Cowser started his ESPN web series this week, showcasing his life, and the life of an NFL athlete. The first episode featured the former Southern Utah Thunderbird recapping last week’s game against the … …read more Source:: Oakland Raiders News By Google […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xUJJmr via IFTTT

QuartzOn Oct. 4, the Center for Biological Diversity, an Oakland, California nonprofit advocating for protection of endangered species, sued (pdf) the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), claiming that skyrocketing whale entanglements caused by … and more …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wzpTvA via IFTTT

UC BerkeleyUC Berkeley’s police chief, Margo Bennett, and Berkeley Police Chief Andy Greenwood shared a morning cup of joe with local residents who turned out at the original Peet’s Coffee on Vine Street Wednesday morning as part of National Coffee with a Cop Day …Berkeley ‘Coffee with a Cop’ a chance to meet two chiefsEast […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xVrxsZ via IFTTT

WZTV(WZTV)–A man flying into Nashville from Oakland, California has been arrested after police found 30.5 pounds of marijuana in his luggage. According to Nashville Airport Police, a K-9 officer named “Eclipse” alerted to the presence of narcotics in two … …read more Source:: Oakland California News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wxNOM7 via IFTTT

Bleacher ReportThe Baltimore Ravens and Oakland Raiders both started 2-0 straight up and against the spread this season, but both are 0-2 SU and ATS since. So it’s two teams hoping to reverse course meeting up when the Ravens battle the Raiders on Sunday afternoon …EJ Manuel has familiar faces, but how much does that […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2xVpdSR via IFTTT

The Daily TribuneStudents from Bailey Lake Elementary in Clarkston join Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, county officials and shelter staff at the grand opening of the new Oakland County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building … and more …read more Source:: Oakland CA News By Google News from WordPress http://ift.tt/2wyIkRg via IFTTT

City council unanimously passes ordinance declaring a shelter crisis in OaklandSFGate (blog)… a shelter crisis in Oakland and discussed next steps to put the ordinance into action. They also voted on a resolution presented by Councilmember Abel Guillen (District 2) to oppose federal legislation that would weaken or eliminate California … …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2yK7o8t via IFTTT

Telling an American Immigration Story That’s Both Personal and PoliticalPacific StandardIn The Far Away Brothers, journalist Lauren Markham tells the story of twin teenage brothers who migrate from gang-ridden El Salvador to Oakland, California. Markham recreates each step of the story in rich detail: the fraught decision to leave, the … …read more Source:: Oakland […] from WordPress http://ift.tt/2krcGnh via IFTTT